Townsend Close in the village of Barkway
About Townsend Close
Townsend Close is a street located in the village of Barkway. It uses the postcode SG8 8ER. The street has a length of approximately 179 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hertfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the North Hertfordshire District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 27917982 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Hertfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 34.77 miles North from central London., 15.04 miles South from Cambridge, 19.99 miles North East from Luton and 22.62 miles South East from Bedford.
TOWNSEND CLOSE is within the Post Town of ROYSTON
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Map of Townsend Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004913 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Townsend Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Stevenage North Address: Baldock Services, A1M Junction 10, A507 Radwell Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.33 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford M11 Jct 10 Address: Station Road East Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.76 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Letchworth Garden City Address: Station Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.34 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Stevenage North Address: Coreys Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.05 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Stansted Bishops Stortford Address: Birchanger Ln, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5ST Telephone: 0871 984 6444 Visit Hotel Page |
11.28 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £420,000 | £570,000 | £424,533 | 3 |
| 2021 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Chris Dellar Properties | 58A High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AH | Visit Website |
| Keith Ian | 42 High Street Buntingford Hertfordshire, SG9 9AH | Visit Website |
| Briggs & Mortimer | 20-22 Market Hill, Royston,SG8 9JG | Visit Website |
| SAB � Saint Andrews Bureau Ltd | The Market Place, Market HIll, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9JS | |
| Country Properties | 45 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AW | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Hertfordshire |
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Location Details
| Townsend Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.997311 |
| Longitude | 0.014786 |
| OS Easting (X): | 538304 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 235171 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL383352 |
Roads that have a Junction with Townsend Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High Street (B1368) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Andrewsfield 15 November 2024 at 23:00 (19.93 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.3°C (93.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00119841 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 44.88 |
| Area Population | 1218.00 |
| Male Population | 592.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 626.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023597 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 005C |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004913 |
| MSOA Name: | North Hertfordshire 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Buntingford High Street Local |
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| 65-67 High Street, Buntingford, England, SG9 9AE |
| 1763274755 |
| Distance: 3.71 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Buntingford High Street Local |
| Tesco Priory Ln Express |
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| Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JZ |
| 0345 610 6396 |
| Distance: 3.72 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Priory Ln Express |
| Morrisons Royston |
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| Baldock Street, Royston SG8 5BA |
| 01763 248791 |
| Distance: 3.88 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Royston |
| Tesco Royston Extra |
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| Old North Rd, Royston, SG8 5UA |
| 0345 677 9582 |
| Distance: 4.73 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Royston Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01763 - Royston |
| Area Code: 01799 - Saffron Walden |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 5.5 | 6.2 | 8.1 | N | 16 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of North Hertfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Gernon Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire &SG6 3JF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01462 474000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North East Hertfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Hinchliff |
| Details for the MP Chris Hinchliff on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Hinchliff on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Chris Hinchliff won with a majority of 1,923 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,697 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ermine Ward |
| Parish: Barkway Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hertfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Address: Barley (VA) Church of England First School, Church End, Barley, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8JW
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: 01763848281
Barkway VA Church of England First School
Address: Barkway VA Church of England First School, 84 High Street, Barkway, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EF
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01763848283
Reed First School
Address: Reed First School, Jacksons Lane, Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8AB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01763848304
Nearest Hospitals
| Royston Hospital |
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| Address: London Road, Royston, SG8 9EN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 5.45 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royston Hospital |
| Kneesworth House |
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| Address: Old North Road, Bassingbourn, Royston, |
| Independent Sector |
| Partnerships In Care Ltd |
| Telephone: 01763 255 700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.5 (miles) |
| Directions from to Kneesworth House |
| Saffron Walden Community Hospital |
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| Address: Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 16.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to Saffron Walden Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ROYSTON DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 67-69 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, SG8 9AW
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: :
BUNTINGFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AB
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
ROYSTON DENTAL SUITE
Address: 29-31 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9AA
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
KNEESWORTH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 30 KNEESWORTH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5AB
Distance: 4.00 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 17 QUEENS ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7AN
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 24A ORCHARD ROAD, MELBOURN, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 6HH
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES - BARLEY
Address: HIGH STREET, BARLEY, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 8HY
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
BUNTINGFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WHITE HART CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9DQ
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: :
THE MEDICAL CENTRE BUNTINGFORD
Address: WHITE HART CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9DQ
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 271362
GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICE - MARKET HILL, SURGERY
Address: MARKET HILL, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9JN
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
THE HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE
Address: MELBOURN STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 7BS
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 242981
ROYSTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MELBOURN STREET, ROYSTON, SG8 7BS
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BUNTINGFORD PHARMACY
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AD
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 271512
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 29 HIGH STREET, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AB
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 271406
ROYSTON PHARMACY
Address: 10-12 HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, SG8 9AG
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 242185
BOOTS
Address: HIGH STREET, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 9AG
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 249123
BOOTS
Address: BURNS ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5PT
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01763 247945
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: OLD NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG8 5UA
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Royston Station is 4.24 miles away.
Address: Royston station, Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH
Royston is situated on the Cambridge line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Royston Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Ashwell & Morden Station is 5.78 miles away.
Address: Ashwell & Morden station, Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire, SG7 5RT
Ashwell & Morden is situated on the Cambridge line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Ashwell & Morden Station is staffed on a part time basis.